Maccagnan leaves after making some compelling additions to the roster. Defensive lineman Quinnen Williams, taken third overall in last month's draft, is expected to make an immediate impact, while third-round edge rusher Jachai Polite could be a gem.

In free agency, Maccagnan signed established players like running back Le'Veon Bell, linebacker C.J. Mosley and slot receiver Jamison Crowder.

"It was just about, can we get the guys we’re talking about getting. You just never know because there’s 31 other teams competing against you, you don’t really know who’s telling the truth, what agents are BSing you, which ones are shooting you straight. Free agency’s a nightmare procedure."